Modifying a Deformation Mesh
 
 
 

By default, the deformation mesh has three X,Y, and Z cells and one X, Y, and Z lattice. You can change the number of cells (1-3) or lattices (0-100).

NoteYou can only change the number of cells or lattices before you modify the parameters of the mesh. If you modify a parameter, for example, translate a tangent, you cannot change the number of cells or lattices.

To change the number of cells or lattices:

  1. In the image window, select the mesh.
  2. In the Deform menu, change the number of cells in the Cells X, Y, and Z fields. By default they are set to 3, 3, 3.
  3. In the Lattices X, Y, and Z field, change the number of vertices.

    The cells or lattices are added to the deformation mesh.

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  4. To view the original mesh, enable Show Source.
  5. Use the Outside button to apply the deformation outside of the mesh (enabled) or constrain the deformation within the mesh (disabled).

To select points:

  1. From the Edit Mode box, select Move or Select.
  2. Select the point(s):

    When you move a point, all selected points also move.

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    To transform a point on the mesh, drag it in the image window, or change the value in one of the X,Y or Z Translation fields.